Athens City Council members to discuss transportation, finances and personnel
By Erin Franczak | Jan. 27, 2019Complete Streets is a policy that encourages support for non-motorized vehicles.
POLITICS
Student Senate: Body hears from Women’s Center and Student Trustees
By Abby Miller | Jan. 23, 2019Student Trustees discussed the Student Senate’s proposed amendment, which was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Graduate Student Senate: Members heard from executive position candidates
By Chloe Meyers | Jan. 22, 2019Michael Senteney, Brett Fredericksen, Linford Frimpong and Dareen Tadros spoke about what their plans would be in an executive position.
Athens activists gathered for the Women’s March Saturday
By Nolan Simmons | Jan. 22, 2019The demonstration was in coordination with marches across the United States.
City Council: Members discuss new credit card policy and bridge projects
By Abby Miller | Jan. 22, 2019Additions were made to the city’s credit card policy.
County Commissioners discuss utilities increases, SNAP benefits
By Erin Franczak | Jan. 22, 2019Athens County Board of County Commissioners voted to allow cash donations on the Athens County Department of Job and Family Services website.
Graduate Student Senate will host an open forum of executive positions
By Chloe Meyers | Jan. 21, 2019The four positions are president, vice president for finance, vice president for communications and vice president for legislative affairs.
City Council: Members to discuss street closure and credit card policy
By Abby Miller | Jan. 21, 2019The street closure would take place on April 6 for around 11 hours.
Student Senate: Body will hear a presentation from student trustees
By Ellen Wagner | Jan. 15, 2019Faith Voinovich and Austin McClain will present about the Board of Trustees meeting.
Athens County Commissioners: Commissioners address speed limits and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
By Erin Franczak | Jan. 15, 2019The SNAP program, which helps to feed families in the Athens, will be allocating their funds earlier than usual this year.
Reproductive and feminine health might be a focus for the Ohio Statehouse in 2019
By George Shillcock | Jan. 14, 2019The state legislature could propose or reintroduce multiple bills concerning female health this year.
City Council: Committees prepare for the new year
By Abby Miller | Jan. 13, 2019Committees will discuss the city’s water plan, the International Street Fair and other new projects.
Former Student Senate member writes apology letter to Senate
By Ellen Wagner | Jan. 13, 2019Anna Ayers was found guilty of three charges of making false alarms in October.
Student political groups will stick to agendas after midterm elections
By Abby Miller | Jan. 3, 2019Students want to see elected officials held accountable regardless of political affiliation.
Swing State of Mind: The Statehouse is making moves and the Board of Elections might move
By Maddie Capron and George Shillcock | Dec. 12, 2018Cincinnati Enquirer politics writer Jessie Balmert joins Maddie and George to talk about the different bills being considered in the Statehouse.
Former OU Student Senate member found guilty on one of three charges of making false alarms
By Ellen Wagner | Dec. 12, 2018Anna Ayers was found guilty on one charge, and the two other charges were dismissed.
Student Senate: Body opposes potential Athens Board of Elections office move
By Sophia Englehart | Dec. 6, 2018Senate also heard a presentation from delfin bautista, the director of OU’s LGBT Center.
“Set ‘em Free McGee” to retire in 2019
By Ellen Wagner | Dec. 4, 2018Patrick McGee plans to retire from the Center for Student Legal Services and City Council by the end of 2019.
Athens residents express concern over potential Board of Elections move
By Ian McKenzie and Colt Austen | Dec. 4, 2018The move was proposed because of the lack of space in the current office located on South Court Street.
Student Senate: Members to pass bill opposing move of Board of Elections
By Sophia Englehart | Dec. 4, 2018There will be four bills and three resolutions discussed at the meeting.
